Original WWII German Luftwaffe Air Traffic Controller Gorget by C.E. Juncker of Berlin - Reichs-Luft-Aufsicht Sharps Rifle and the securing strap is

and the securing strap is still functional

making this consistent with a genuine German mid-war production of a “private purchase” uniform piece

The bottom of the burner is marked with date 1952

Dimensions:Blade length: 6 3/4”Blade Style: Spear Point BayonetOverall length: 11 5/8”Crossguard: 2 5/8”Scabbard length: 7 1/4"

contractor 65 stands for firm Carl Heidelberg

Original WWII German Luftwaffe Air Traffic Controller Gorget by C.E. Juncker of Berlin - Reichs-Luft-Aufsicht Sharps Rifle and the securing strap isOriginal Item: Only One Available. Gorgets hold an interesting place in history, as they are a throw back to the days of medieval knights, when suits of armor included a neck protection device called a Gorget. They have been used since then to identify membership or function in various military and law enforcement organizations, and Gorgets were thoroughly used throughout the Third Reich. This is a very nice example of a German WWII Luftwaffe Air